flexibility strategy

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A flexibility strategy in logistics is a strategic approach to increasing the adaptability of supply chains, transportation processes, and inventories to handle uncertainties, demand fluctuations, and disruptions. It uses buffer capacities, alternative routes, rolling planning, and differentiated service levels to optimize delivery reliability and cost balance.

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